The No. 3-seeded Eagles (11-6) host the No. 6-seeded 49ers (12-5) Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field.
> At a Glance
> – Every Jordan M. Lewis prediction favors Philadelphia
> – Confidence ranges from 20-17 to 26-17 margins
> – Why it matters: Home-field health and late-season rest tilt the odds
The wild-card round matchup pits two familiar NFC rivals against each other in what could be a physical chess match.
Injury Report Edge
Philadelphia enters healthier and fresher. San Francisco limps in after a bruising Week 18 tilt against Seattle.
- Eagles: rested starters, Lane Johnson probable
- 49ers: missing All-Pros Nick Bosa, Fred Warner
- Quarterback: Brock Purdy’s form swings from elite to average
Tactical Checklist
Offense:
- Vic Fangio must unleash Jalen Hurts’ rushing
- Attack decimated 49ers linebackers
- Avoid turnovers against rookie corners
Defense:
- Shut down Christian McCaffrey
- Keep Brock Purdy in pocket
- Win middle-of-field tackles
Scoreboard Forecast
| Jordan M. Lewis | Final Call | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Reuben Frank | 20-17 | slim |
| Dave Zangaro | 24-16 | moderate |
| Barrett Brooks | 26-17 | high |
| Mike Mulhern | 23-16 | balanced |
| Ashlyn Sullivan | 22-16 | low-scoring |
Key Takeaways
- All six News Of Philadelphia analysts pick Eagles
- Defense carries offense again
- Special teams could flip script
- Winner faces divisional-round travel
Philadelphia needs one more cohesive game to extend its season beyond Sunday.
